Job Title: INEC Legal Review – Consultant
Job ID: 34820
Job Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Organisation: United Nations Development Programme – UNDP Nigeria
Objective of the assignment:
The overall objective of the assignment is to strengthen the capacity of INEC to conduct free, fair and credible election and create a stock of knowledge on the management of elections in Nigeria.
Summary of Key Functions and Deliverables
The Consultants are expected to perform the following tasks:
• Review selected election court judgements and draw experience for future institutional and electoral reforms, including strengthening existing legal framework.
• Examine the performance of the Commission and other stakeholders in the conduct of specific elections and litigations and recommend areas of improvement for the future.
• Propose specific improvements to the administration of "electoral justice" by INEC including litigation, appointment of lawyers and internal organization of the Legal Department of the Commission.
Deliverables:
• A comprehensive report on the cases/judgements and legal opinion/policy paper to be considered by the Commission.
• A detailed analysis of the actions for inaction by the Commission and other principal stakeholders in the elections to which the cases are related.
• A compendium of recommendations to the Commission on the improvements to electoral justice administration and organization of the Legal Department, including changes to the electoral legal framework, where necessary.
Education:
• At least a Bachelor of Law degree or any social science related field
• A postgraduate degree in Law will be an advantage
Experience:
• 10-15 years' relevant experience and proven track record in legal and constitutional law.
• Knowledge of Nigeria's electoral law and context
• Demonstrated knowledge of democratic governance issues is an added advantage;
• Excellent analytical, research, writing and communication skills with experience designing and analysing questionnaires;
• Prior experience with United Nations agencies is an advantage.
• Computer skills
Language Requirements:
• Fluency in English – both written and spoken – are essential.
Payment modality Lump sum payment of NGN (excluding travel costs) will be made based on the following: • 40% payment upon submission of COREC methodology and work plan • 60% payment upon submission and clearance of final review report incorporating key recommendations.
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